Maybe it’s all the holiday movie inspiration, but I always feel most creative with my hair during the festive winter months. It could also be the coats—all great holiday hairstyles keep your mane safely above the mattifying threat of wool or fleece. Thanks to the tutorial-fueled nature of HairTok and beauty influencers, the aspirational French twists, ribbon-wrapped high ponies, cascading waves, and messy-yet-perfect top knots of the movies can actually be ours. To guide you on the daring holiday hair journey of your dreams, I’ve rounded up the best guides, tutorials, and how-tos the internet has to offer. Grab your glitziest hair accessories, your best hairspray, and every bobby pin you can find—and consider this our holiday gift to you. Image above by Kristen Kilpatrick Image by Dagny Piaseck Holiday Hairstyles for Short Hair A French Bob A maximalist headband, a Chanel ribbon, a pearly barrette—all are apt accessories for a chic Parisian bob.
@wannabe_parisian Holiday hairstyle for short hair? #frenchbob #bobbedhair #shortbobhairstyle #shorthairstyles French bob, short bob, short hairstyles, french bob hairstyles. ? Last Christmas x Alright – Green Power Ranger
A Little Twisted A pinned-up chignon is often considered a long-haired luxury, but even chopped locks can capitalize on the classic style’s potential.
@elizabethandreaa_ Holiday hair pt 1 ?? #shorthairstyles #holidayhairstyles #shorthairupdo ? As It Was – PREP
Curled and Clipped Curls, braids, pearly barrettes… this one is practically holiday hairstyle bingo.
@evapautov holiday hairstyle inspo with @vodana_usa ? #shorthairstyles #shorthairideas #shorthairinspo #hairtok #fyp #foryou ? Made You Look – Meghan Trainor
Short on Locks, Big on Bows Thought bold, maximalist bows were just for long low ponytails? Think again.
@alyssarayelee I will be using the holiday’s as my excuse to wear giant bows every day? #easyhairstyles #finehairstyles #shorthairstyles #hairhack #sleekhairstyles ? original sound – ??????????
Image by Michelle Nash Holiday Hairstyles for Long Hair Justine Marjan’s Perfectly Tousled Bun You can always expect a photogenic ‘do from the Kardashian-loved hairstylist. Paired with makeup artist Karen Sarahi Gonzalez, the results are picture-perfect.
@iluvsarahiiii You’re about to turn necks with this hairstyle???? styled by @@Justine Marjan@@ghd_usa | #messybuntutorial#holidayhairstyle#buntutorial#hairtutorial#messybun#christmashairstyles ? Sleigh Bells – PhatCap Trap Remix – PhatCap!
Wednesday Addams-Inspired Holiday Hair Goth inspiration never looked so festive.
@audreyanne.j Holiday hairstyle ?#wednesdayaddams #wednesdayhairstyle #hairstyle #hairtutorial #hair #holidayhairstyle ? Wednesday Addams (End Titles) – Danny Elfman
Chris Appleton’s Volumizing Pony Hack Nothing about this hairstyle says “holiday” per se, but now that we’ve seen this single-step ponytail game changer, it feels necessary to shout it from the rooftops. (Or at the very least include it in a holiday hairstyle roundup.)
@chrisappletonhair This volume hair hack is a game changer! It masks any head of hair double the volume and way more exciting! #hair #ponytail #makeover #hairtutorial ? original sound – Chrisappleton1
A Dressed-Up Braided Bun Been holding out for the perfect dramatic hairstyle to sport your glitziest clip? This braided wonder is up for the task.
@perfectlyeccentric The holidays are coming! ? heres a pretty way to dress up a bun ?? #hairstyle #hairtok #candycrush10 #hairstyleinspiration ? Originalton – Bassfahrer
A Mod Holiday Hairstyle Frame your face with this classic, 60s-era look and teased-up volume.
@oliviarosedemuro Such a cute hairstyle for the holiday season #hair #hairstyle #transformation #hairtransformation #hairhacks #hairhacksandtips #fyp? ? Anti-Hero – Taylor Swift
Image by Michelle Nash Holiday Hairstyles for Medium-Length Hair Carefully Side Swept Love the slicked-back look of a headband but only want it on one side? We’ve got just the holiday hairstyle for you.
@mcriaaa Holiday hairstyle! #hairtutorial #hairstyle ? Pa Que Retozen Austin Millz Remix – MillzMondays
A Dainty Braid “Headband” OK here’s the deal. This one takes a lot of tiny little elastics and a lot of patience. But the chic end more than justifies the means.
@bilintinamakeup hair headband ?????#hairstyle #hairtutorial #peinadosfaciles #holidayhairstyle #christmashairstyle ? Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee
A Diamond-Studded Ponytail We love a low-effort, high-impact look for holiday parties.
@bbafmagazine Cristales en el cabello ? ¿Los llevarías?By: Antonina Romanova #look #style #moda #fyp? #fashion #viral #fyp #foryou #hairstyle #hair #hairtutorial #haircut #hairtok #tiktok #cabello #trend ? Music For a Sushi Restaurant – Harry Styles
Image by Michelle Nash Holiday Hairstyles for Curly Hair Party Curls With a little help from a big diffuser, your curls can be your best holiday season accessory.
@ithinkitsbella my fav party style for the holiday season! ? @curlsmith #curlsmith #curlsmithchristmas #curlyhairstyles #ad ? Fall In Love Alone – Stacey Ryan
Butterfly Barrettes With a single braid and a few well-placed barrettes, the half-up half-down look gets seriously glam.
@maneaddicts Holiday hairstyles: Half-Up curly hair with gold butterfly barrettes by @cherilynrachelle ?? #holidayvibes #holidayhair #holidayhairstyle #maneaddicts ? smiles & sunsets – ultmt.
A “Bad Curl Day” Updo I detect no “bad curls,” but the look is nevertheless magnificent.
@curlyyhairboo Saw this first on the gorgeous @sarah_angius and wanted to try with the curls #holidayhairstyle #curlyhairstyles #curlyhairstyletutorial #curlyhairroutine #curlyhairtutorial #curlyupdo #curlyhairhacks ? original sound – Curly.hair.boo
Perfectly Pinned If you aren’t deploying every single rhinestone-covered bobby pin in your arsenal this holiday season, you really need to rethink your game.
@ashlydanielaa Simple #shortcurlyhairstyle ? #holidayhairstyles #curlyhairtutorial #curlyhairroutine #Sing2gether #VansCheckerboardDay ? Still Into You Drill – ShoBeatz
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